Silver Airways takes delivery of fourth Saab 340Bplus

Silver Airways has taken delivery of its fourth Saab 340Bplus. The Fort Lauderdale., Fla.-based carrier, which received FAA approval to operate the Saab 340Bplus aircraft type last month, has agreed to purchase 12 of the turboprops from Saab Aircraft Leasing, according to a company statement.

Silver Airways has taken delivery of its fourth Saab 340Bplus. The Fort Lauderdale., Fla.-based carrier, which received FAA approval to operate the Saab 340Bplus aircraft type last month, has agreed to purchase 12 of the turboprops from Saab Aircraft Leasing, according to a company statement (ATW Daily News, Dec. 23, 2011). Silver Airways expects to integrate all 12 of its Saab 340Bplus aircraft into its fleet by September 2012.
“In the relatively short period since we initiated ...

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